Job summary
Employer heading
Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The Dermatology nursing team at Barnet and Chase farm, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 CNS, to join our friendly and established team. Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will be working alongside, the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.
The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and possess a high level of knowledge and expertise within the speciality of dermatology. Previous experience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, to facilitate a range of dermatology nurse led clinics, including:
· phototherapy
· keloid and alopecia intralesional injections
· patch testing
· photodynamic therapy
· systemic drug monitoring
As a CNS you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems. In addition to this, the role of the dermatology CNS is educating the patient and their families, to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.
Please kindly note, that this is a 9-month fixed term post.
Main duties of the job
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· Patient Education
· Attending MDTS where applicable
· Willingness to work cross site
· Flexible and adaptable dependant on service needs
· Ability to work safely under pressure
· Ability to independently manage a cohort of patients
· Candidate must be able to prioritise tasks, and be a highly organised individual
· Provide support and teaching to junior colleagues
· Work within their own limitations and seek appropriate expertise when required
· Liaise and work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team, cross site and with affiliated hospitals
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Masters’ degree or willing to work towards
- Dermatology related course or a willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advanced assessment skills or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
Desirable criteria
- Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
- Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
- Experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit and research
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with dermatological conditions
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to Dermatology
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self motivate
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Be a positive role model with evidence on-going professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
- Self-awareness
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirstie James
- Job title
- Lead Nurse - Dermatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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